Poodles of the Northern Woods

Lanette & Allissa W.

Breeder of Poodles

  • St. Johnsbury, VT
  • Meetup available in Richmond, VA
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Wyatt
Greta

Planned Poodle litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Sept. 2026
Augie
Cora

Planned Poodle litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Lanette & Allissa W., the breeder behind Poodles of the Northern Woods located in St. Johnsbury, VT. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our program is focused on producing puppies that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!

Q. & A. with Lanette & Allissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Lanette grew up on a dairy farm in New York and worked with her father on the farm with animals as a young girl through her teen years. She moved to Vermont in 1979 when she got married and has animals ever since. Allissa, one of Lanette's daughters started working with her when she moved back to Vermont in 2020 and her children love going to Grandma's house to help with the dogs and puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    We strive to breed the healthiest and well-rounded puppies that thrive in their homes. We are a family of breeder. Lanette (our mom) is the owner and I (Allissa) work for her. We live in Vermont. My brother Josh and his wife Emmy and their children live in North Carolina. He owns Maya and her puppies are raised in North Carolina and are transported to Vermont when they are ready to go home

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include apricot, black, cream, red, parti, and phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lanette & Allissa

Lanette & Allissa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Lanette & Allissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,250 refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $1,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies go home with worming, first round of puppy vaccinations given at 7 weeks, AKC registration paperwork and a gift bag with puppy supply goodies. We ask that half payment be made to reserve a puppy and then the other half is due upon pickup.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lanette & Allissa may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Lanette & Allissa offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Lanette & Allissa directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lanette & Allissa.

Breeder's location

Meet in St. Johnsbury, VT

466 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

27 miles away

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Meet in D.C., DC

More about Lanette & Allissa

  • Lanette & Allissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Lanette & Allissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Lanette & Allissa’s links

Lanette & Allissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Poodles of the Northern Woods meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Poodles of the Northern Woods reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Standard Poodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Lanette & Allissa to bring home their puppies.

  • sana r.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Lanette & Allissa were wonderful and made this experience truly amazing! We felt so comfortable with the amount of care and consideration they pour into their beautiful pups. They were also very patient with all of our questions which we were grateful for! Our sweet puppy, Ace, is truly so smart, and we are very excited to have him in our family!

    Faith J.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Lanette and Alisa were excellent to work with. It’s obvious that they take great care of their dogs. We picked up Molly and she’s adorable. Very social, intelligent and a little love bug. I was sent home with veterinarian paperwork, treats and toys. Molly is well adjusted with a great temperament and enjoys her crate. She sleeps well during the night. I would highly recommend these breeders to anyone looking for a great pup. Good dog was an easy site to work with and I couldn’t be happier.

    margaret k.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Lanette and Alissa were great to work with! They always responded to emails and requests. Our new puppy is awesome! Would work with them again in a heartbeat!!

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    Ashley P.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Lannette and Alissa are the reasons why I have met my best friend, Charlotte. They are very responsive and flexible when I arranged a date for pickup. I am very glad I found them!

    Rivkah P.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    A+! Our little Teddy (Atlantic Giant) greeted us at the door. The puppies there were all very social and happy and healthy. He’s already well-integrated into our family and is as smart as a whip. He is already mostly potty trained and has learned to sit.

    Pam G.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Lanette was wonderful to work with. She let me meet the poodle parents before puppies were born. I also got to meet puppies at 1 month of age. Lanette always answered my questions promptly and provided take home material about puppy care as well as toys for puppy! Lanette’s daughter was also very helpful. I’ve had Esme’ for one week now. Puppies are the best when you work at training them. I think Esme’ is very smart (of course) and is learning new things every day. I’m so delighted to welcome this new friend into my life. Thank you Lanette!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.